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Sleep Duration and Behaviours: A Descriptive Analysis of a Cohort of Dogs up to 12 Months of Age

Animals, 2020
Sleep is a vital behaviour that can reflect an animal’s adaptation to the environment and their welfare. However, a better understanding of normal age-specific sleep patterns is crucial.
Rachel Kinsman, Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka, Rachel Casey, Toby Knowles, Séverine Tasker, Joshua Woodward, Rosa Da Costa, Jane Murray   +7 more
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Luteal phase decrease in packed cell volume in healthy non‐pregnant and pregnant bitches

Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023
Objectives To establish packed cell volume (PCV) ranges for non‐pregnant, pregnant and post‐partum bitches from day 10 of proestrus, investigating any relationship with parity and litter size.
Rachel Moxon, Rebekah Dutton Worsfold, Julie Davis, Wendy Adams, Gary C. W. England   +4 more
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Investigation of humans individual differences as predictors of their animal interaction styles, focused on the domestic cat

Scientific Reports, 2022
Humans’ individual differences including their demographics, personality, attitudes and experiences are often associated with important outcomes for the animals they interact with. This is pertinent to companion animals such as cats and dogs, given their
Lauren R. Finka, Lucia Ripari, Lindsey Quinlan, Camilla Haywood, Jo Puzzo, Amelia Jordan, Jaclyn Tsui, Rachel Foreman-Worsley, Laura Dixon, Marnie L. Brennan   +9 more
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Providing Humans With Practical, Best Practice Handling Guidelines During Human-Cat Interactions Increases Cats' Affiliative Behaviour and Reduces Aggression and Signs of Conflict

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
The importance of animals' experiences and associated comfort during Human-Animal Interactions (HAI), and particularly Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), are increasingly recognised.
Camilla Haywood, Lucia Ripari, Jo Puzzo, Rachel Foreman-Worsley, Lauren R. Finka, Lauren R. Finka   +5 more
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Impact Assessment of Free-Roaming Dog Population Management by CNVR in Greater Bangkok

Animals, 2023
A high-intensity catch, neuter, vaccinate and return (CNVR) intervention was used over 5 years to manage the free-roaming dog population of Greater Bangkok, using nearly 300,000 CNVR operations across six provinces.
Elly Hiby, Tuntikorn Rungpatana, Alicja Izydorczyk, Craig Rooney, Mike Harfoot, Robert Christley   +5 more
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A Lesson in Standardization – Subtle Aspects of the Processing of Samples Can Greatly Affect Dogs' Learning

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020
Training new medical odors presents challenges in procuring sufficient target samples, and suitably matched controls. Organizations are often forced to choose between using fewer samples and risking dogs learning individuals or using differently sourced ...
Claire M. Guest, Rob Harris, Iqbal Anjum, Astrid R. Concha, Nicola J. Rooney, Nicola J. Rooney   +5 more
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Impact of Socio-Economic Status on Accessibility of Dog Training Classes

Animals, 2019
Behaviour problems are amongst the most common reasons given for relinquishing dogs to rehoming centres. Some behaviour problems may be amenable to being tackled pre-emptively with classes educating owners on basic dog training and understanding ...
Lauren Harris, Tamsin Durston, Jake Flatman, Denise Kelly, Michelle Moat, Rahana Mohammed, Tracey Smith, Maria Wickes, Melissa Upjohn, Rachel Casey   +9 more
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Owner-Perceived Undesirable Behaviours in Young Dogs and Changes with Age

Animals
Dog behaviour that owners perceive as undesirable can compromise dog welfare, impact the owner and human–animal bond, and may result in relinquishment or euthanasia.
Rachel H. Kinsman, Rachel A. Casey, Séverine Tasker, Ben Cooper, Kassandra Giragosian, Naomi D. Harvey, Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka, Lauren Samet, Jane K. Murray   +8 more
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Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death

Scientific Reports
The companion dog is one of the most phenotypically diverse species. Variability between breeds extends not only to morphology and aspects of behaviour, but also to longevity.
Kirsten M. McMillan, Jon Bielby, Carys L. Williams, Melissa M. Upjohn, Rachel A. Casey, Robert M. Christley   +5 more
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Acquired esophageal stricture in the dog: a case report

Veterinární Medicína, 2004
Complicated case, which after several surgical interventions ended up with an acquired esophageal stricture is presented. The possibility of reflux esophagitis should be kept in mind during postoperative period, especially in primarily troubled patients.
M. Vlasin, R. Husnik, T. Fichtel, L. Rauserova   +3 more
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